Overview
- Local officials set the death toll at 37 after an exceptionally intense storm inundated Safi in roughly an hour.
- Injury counts differ across reports, with authorities citing 14 patients at Mohammed V Hospital and other updates noting about 32 wounded.
- Civil defense brigades, ambulances and helicopters are carrying out search and rescue as damaged roads and intermittent showers hinder access.
- Schools in the province were suspended and officials urged vigilance as streets, shops and around 70 homes were flooded and at least 10 vehicles were swept away.
- Morocco’s meteorology service issued orange alerts for heavy rain, strong winds and mountain snow through midweek, signaling potential further disruption.